biblical

Example Sentences

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He had spent years trying to tell biblical stories at the scale portrayed in the source material.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The site is considered holy to Christians – who revere it as the site of Jesus's last Supper – and to Jews who see it as the tomb of the biblical King David.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The civil-rights movement was organized largely through churches, where ministers called for justice in both constitutional ideals and biblical teachings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Bread on the water” is a biblical term.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Her “sweetie” felt condescending, not romantic, like a boy enduring his first biblical rainstorm couldn’t possibly understand her problems—whatever they were.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green